Southend SWI relax with Tai Chi

Want to read more?

We value our content and access to our full site is only available on subscription. Your subscription entitles you to 7-day-a-week access to our website, plus a full digital copy of that week’s paper to read on your pc/mac or mobile device In addition your subscription includes access to digital archive copies from 2006 onwards

A Tai Chi practitioner had a the right moves for a relaxing Southend SWI class in Dunaverty Hall.

At the February meeting the guest speaker was Jackie Fulton who spoke and demonstrated Tai Chi.

Jackie has been practicing Tai Chi for four years and explained to the ladies that it combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements but also is a fabulous means of health promoting exercise.

She demonstrated a warm up in which everyone participated before demonstration how relaxing and gentle Tai Chi can be – even just watching.

She explained how the gentle moves created muscle strength and improved balance.

Jackie added that a recent study found that it was just as beneficial as more rigorous forms of exercise.

Some members were so impressed with the demonstration that they have signed up to some of Jackie’s classes.